Budget 2027 Must Convert Resilience Into Productivity -- Economist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s imperative in the Budget 2027 cycle is no longer to generate growth, but to institutionalise growth stability -- making expansion more productive, inclusive and resilient across the cycle, said Juwai IQI global chief economist Shan Saeed.

KL Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

World Cup Fever May Inject Up To RM2.1 Bln Into Malaysia’s F&B Sector, Economist Says

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Football fever during the FIFA World Cup 2026 could inject between RM1.2 billion and RM2.1 billion into Malaysia's food and beverage (F&B) industry as fans flock to “mamak” outlets, cafes, and restaurants to catch live matches, according to an economist.

Indonesia To Roll Out Rp26.34 Trillion Stimulus Package In Second Half Of 2026

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, June 22 (Bernama) -- Indonesia will roll out a Rp26.34 trillion (Rp1 mln=RM231.2) economic stimulus package in the second half of 2026, which includes transport incentives, employment programmes and food assistance measures.

Moody’s Lifts Malaysia’s Outlook To A3 Stable On AI-Related Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings has modestly raised its forecasts for Malaysia to A3 with a stable outlook, due to its exports of artificial intelligence (AI)-related goods.